Kealy — Horsham North Community Hub funded

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has joined The Nationals Federal Member for Mallee, Andrew Broad who has today announced $900,000 for the Horsham North Community Hub. “I congratulate the Horsham Rural City Council and the Horsham North community after successfully lobbying of both the State and Federal Governments for funding towards the Horsham North Community Hub project,” Ms Kealy said. The Horsham North Hub project includes a…

Kealy — Labor must deliver regional funding

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is hopeful Labor Ministers will announce significant funding across Western Victoria during a visit to the electorate this week. “We need a real investment of funds to ensure our country communities continue to thrive”, Ms Kealy said. “Regional Victoria represents 25 per cent of the state’s population,…

Crime in Lowan up under Labor

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Crime across the Lowan electorate has risen by up to 43 per cent in the past 18 months, new statistics from Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency has revealed. In the Agency’s annual report, released on Thursday, Yarriambiack LGA recorded a 43.84 per cent increase in crime between December 2014 and June 2016 — the third highest…

Crime up nearly 30 per cent in Southern Grampians

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Crime across the Southern Grampians LGA is up nearly 30 per cent since December 2014, new statistics from Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency have revealed. In the Agency’s annual report, released on Thursday, Southern Grampians LGA recorded a 29.68 per cent increase in crime between December 2014 and June 2016. Total offences were up to 1241,…

Kealy — Grants for National Youth Week events

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local young people aged 12-25 to apply for funding to support events and activities planned during the 2017 National Youth Week. “Grants of up to $2,000 are available for young people who work in partnership with local governments, community and sporting groups or schools to…

Iluka — Minister refuses to accept responsibility

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is extremely disappointed Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne has refused to accept responsibility to act as the Planning Authority for Iluka Resources mining application. “Richard Wynne has completely shirked his responsibility to take on the role of Planning Authority, in a decision that sets a precedent for the…

Kealy calls for Council roads funding post floods

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to immediately provide Councils with funding to repair local roads damaged by flood and heavy rainfall. “The Andrews Labor Government must provide immediate and adequate funding to Councils following the devastating impact heavy rains and floods have had on our…

Community shade grants open

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local sporting clubs and community groups to apply for funding available through a Community Shade Grant Program which is now open. “The program provides grants of up to $50,000 to construct a new shade, purchase a portable shade, plant a natural shade or repair an…

Public holiday pain for country businesses

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says local small businesses and regional communities will again endure the damaging impact of the Andrews Labor Government decision to declare new public holidays, as the AFL Grand Final approaches. Last year the Andrew’s Labor Government announced two new public holidays on Easter Sunday and the day…

Kealy – Fuel price inquiry for regional Victoria

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has confirmed that fuel prices in regional Victoria will be analysed after a Nationals-Liberal Coalition proposal for an inquiry passed Parliament this week. “The Nationals-Liberal Coalition has listened to community concerns and hopes that a Parliamentary Inquiry can lift the lid on high country fuel prices,” Ms…